Fine dining awards, famous Michelin-starred restaurants, and culinary guide history.
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
What does a Michelin Green Star recognize in a restaurant?
The Green Star is a separate award, so a restaurant can earn it with or without a traditional Michelin star.
Which aspect of a restaurant determines its Michelin star rating?
Stars judge the cooking, so a simple food stall can earn the same culinary rating as a luxury restaurant.
How do Michelin Guide inspectors normally evaluate restaurant meals?
Michelin pays for inspectors' meals, helping reviewers experience the restaurant like an ordinary paying customer.
What product did Michelin manufacture when launching the Michelin Guide in 1900?
The guide encouraged motorists to take more trips, wearing out tires and creating demand for replacements.
Which award does the Michelin Guide give for good food at moderate prices?
The Bib Gourmand, named for the Michelin Man mascot Bibendum, flags quality meals priced below a set limit.
Which city received the first Michelin Guide published outside Europe?
The Michelin Guide's first non-European edition, published in 2005, covered New York City restaurants and hotels.
Which country's tire company first published the Michelin Guide?
Tire makers Andre and Edouard Michelin launched the guide in 1900 to encourage road travel and tire purchases.
What is the highest number of Michelin stars a restaurant can earn?
Three stars signify exceptional cuisine; only about 100 to 140 restaurants worldwide currently hold the rating.